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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.44, 492.64 and 246.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.44, 492.64 and 246.22 is: 369.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.44 : 492.64 = 246.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.44/492.64 = 246.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.44x = 492.64 × 246.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.44x = 121,297.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,297.82/328.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.32

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